IC-7610
This transceiver is currently connected to the NARC1 computer.
Before you power up the radio, connect it to a suitable antenna. The antenna connections are located on the north wall, near the repeater cabinet. Choose the PL-259 connector with the yellow IC-7610 tag. Plug the cable from the radio into the cable connector for one of the antennas, for example, one of the triband Yagis for 10-20 m. Please do not remove the N/PL-259 connectors from the antenna feedlines.
Power up the UPS by pushing the front button. The green power light should illuminate.
Power up the Astron RS-35A power supply that powers the IC-7610/NARC1. The power supply is located to the right of the Elecraft KPA1500 amplifier.
Power up the IC-7610/NARC1 by pressing and briefly holding the power button.
IC-7610 power switch
The IC-7610/NARC1 is connected to the Elecraft KPA1500 amplifier. The power supply for the KPA1500 is under the desk on a small footstool. Check that the KPA1500 power supply is on. If necessary, power-up the power supply by hitting the power switch on the upper rear left side of the power supply. When the amplifier power switch is on, you will see 3 green lights: AC on, High V supply, Low V supply. Power up the KPA1500 by pressing the on switch on the lower right hand side of the KPA1500 front panel.
KPA1500 Power Switch
Power up the PC by pressing the power button on the front panel.
Log-in using the appropriate password
The IC-7610/NARC1 is connected via USB2 to the NARC1 PC. Open your logging program of choice. NARC has licenses for N1MM and N3FJP’s Amateur Contact Log.
To operate digital modes (e.g., FT8/FT4, JS8Call, fldigi), open those programs. See instructions for operating these modes in separate documents.
This opens a window where you can choose the mode of operation. - Hit the arrow button to close the window and save your choice.
P.AMP) settings, automatic gain control (AGC), Intercept Point (IP+), VOX, and compression (COMP) settings by pressing the corresponding button on the left side of the touch/display screen.FILTER button on the right side of the front panel, below the TWIN PBT knob.